Tuna with Rice Pilaf

Name: Tuna with Rice Pilaf
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 1 cup Brown Rice; 0.25 tsp Dried Orange Peel; 1 tsp Dried Thyme; 1 cup Edamame Beans; 1 tbsp Fresh Chives; 2 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 whole Onion; 1 tbsp Orange Juice; 0.25 tsp Salt; 1 whole Shallot; 4 whole Tuna Steak Dish; 2 cups Water

Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 American High-Protein 💪Low-Sodium Gluten-Free Halal 🕌Pescatarian 🐟

Tuna with Rice Pilaf pairs seared tuna steaks with nutty brown rice studded with tender edamame and sweet onions. A quick pan sauce of shallots, chives, and a hint of orange adds bright, aromatic notes that balance the savory fish. It’s a satisfying dinner that feels special enough for weeknights or casual entertaining.

Prep15 mins
Cook1 hr
Serves4
DifficultyMedium

1

Put the rice and 2 cups water in a pot and bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat to low, and simmer for 45 minutes.
2

Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook until tender. Season with thyme and 1/4 teaspoon pepper, then gently fold into the cooked rice.
3

Put the edamame in a separate pot with enough water to cover and bring to a boil. Cook for 5 minutes, or until tender, then mix into the rice.
4

Heat the remaining olive oil in a skillet. Rub the tuna with the remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper and salt. Place the tuna in the skillet and cook to your preferred doneness. Set aside and keep warm.
5

Add the shallots to the skillet. Increase the heat to high and pour in 3/4 cup water. Cook until the liquid reduces to about 1/2 cup, then stir in the chives, orange zest, and orange juice. Arrange the fish over the rice and drizzle with the sauce to serve.